Are you looking for worship songs that will touch hearts and inspire reflection on the Fatherhood of God this coming Father’s Day? Below are top song suggestions to consider incorporating into your Father’s Day setlist. While it is not necessary to focus all of the worship songs around the Fatherhood of God on Father’s Day, utilizing even just a few of these songs will help you center your setlist around a solid theme. This is a practice we always highly recommend. If you want to learn more about this, be sure to pick up your copy of our free e-book on building better sets here.
In addition to the song ideas below, we will also suggest relevant scriptures to incorporate throughout the service. Incorporating scripture readings between songs, or even during the interludes and instrumentals of songs, is a great way to root your setlist in the foundation of God’s Word.
So, if you are a worship leader looking for inspiration, let’s look together at this list of worship songs to use on Father’s Day.
Top Songs To Use On Father’s Day
Run To The Father – Cody Carnes
Good Plans – Red Rocks Worship
The Lord Will Provide – Passion
Every Hour – David Leonard
As For Me And My House – Cochren & Co. & Keith & Kristyn Getty
Goodness of God – Bethel Music
The Blessing – Elevation Worship
The Father’s House – Cory Asbury
Pride Of A Father – Hillsong Young & Free
Our Father – Hillsong Worship
The Father’s Heart – Hillsong Worship
Our Father – Bethel Music
Sons And Daughters – North Point Worship
Thank You Jesus For The Blood – Charity Gayle
Come To The Altar – Elevation Worship
Good Good Father – Pat Barrett & Chris Tomlin
How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
Pro-tip: How Great Is Our God medleys very well with the hymn How Great Thou Art. Incorporating a hymn in connection to a modern worship song is a great way to bridge the generational gap in our congregations. This specific hymn will help engage fathers from all generations in unified praise. The story behind the writing of the hymn is a powerful story of a father who endured great loss, yet processed his grief and pain by writing this great hymn of the faith.
How Great Thou Art
Father Let Me Dedicate
This Is My Father’s World
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us – Stuart Townend
Note: This can be a great song to incorporate into a communion reflection on Father’s Day. Also see the list of suggested scriptures below, as pairing this song with scripture readings during instrumental interludes can create powerful moments of reflection in your service.
Scripture Readings for Father’s Day Service
Incorporating scripture readings into your Father’s Day service will help ground your service in scripture. Sometimes we think that scripture reading is just for the sermon, but it is powerful to anchor songs in scripture. This helps the congregation connect the dots, by allowing them to see the scriptural basis behind the lyrics they are singing. Putting scripture up on screen during instrumental interludes reinforces this, and provides a great visual to keep the congregation engaged during these interludes. So, for Father’s Day, here are a few powerful verses to consider using:
1. Malachi 4:6
And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.
2. Psalm 103:13
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
3. Psalm 127:3-5
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
4. Matthew 7:9-11
Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
5. Joshua 24:15b
But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
6. 2 Corinthians 6:18
I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.
7. Deuteronomy 6:6–7
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
8. Proverbs 20:7
The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.
9. Proverbs 23:24
The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
10. Proverbs 4:1
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
You’ll notice that a lot of the suggested scriptures come from Proverbs. It can be a great time to highlight for your congregation the context of the Proverbs. Solomon was writing to his children like we see in the verse above. Father’s Day can be a great time to charge your congregation with adopting the practice of reading scripture together in their homes. Because there are 31 Proverbs, families can create a habit of reading a Proverb each day around the dinner table.
Incorporate Kids In The Service
A great way to involve kids in the service is to select a few of the shorter passages of scripture above, and have kids read them at certain moments in the service. If members of your worship team have children, it can be a great way to model for your congregation from the stage what it looks like to “bring our children up in the instruction of the Lord” (see Ephesians 6:4). Consider having one of your worship team members bring one of their children up on stage to read a short passage. The people up on stage leading worship are seen as leaders in your congregation, and this can be a great way to model godly leadership in the home.
Videos and Creative Ideas for Enhancing Father’s Day Worship Service
As worship leaders, we are often so focused on song selection that we can forget that we have other creative tools at our disposal. When planning for a special service element on a day like Father’s Day, try incorporating videos or other creative elements to enhance the overall experience for your congregation. Here are three ideas to consider:
- Video Montage: Create a heartwarming video montage featuring fathers and their children within the congregation. This is sure to get some laughs especially when kids are involved, but it is also a great way to highlight some dads who are great role models for others in your congregation.
- Live Testimonials: Invite members of the congregation to share personal stories or testimonies about their fathers or father figures. This adds a personal touch to the service and fosters a sense of community amongst your congregation.
- Family Blessing: Conclude the service with a family blessing or benediction where fathers are invited to stand with their families as they have a blessing read over their family. A closing song like The Blessing by Kari Jobe & Elevation Worship can work great to set this up. The priestly blessing from Numbers 6 is very fitting for such a moment.
By infusing a few simple creative ideas into your Father’s Day worship service, you can make it a memorable and impactful service for all.
Encouragement Beyond Father’s Day
Worship leaders, as we plan sets and creative elements for Father’s Day, let’s not forget that we carry the precious responsibility of guiding our congregation into a deep encounter with the living God every single week. The songs we choose, the way we lead, and the atmosphere we create all contribute to this sacred task. Yet, many of us know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to balance musical excellence, team health, and the pastoral care our ministries require. Friend, you don’t have to carry that burden alone.
That’s why we invite you to join the Worship Ministry Training Academy—a community built by worship leaders, for worship leaders. Whether you’re looking for fresh song ideas, wanting to strengthen your leadership skills, or longing to build a more joyful and organized ministry, our Academy is here to equip you every step of the way. With practical courses, templates, live coaching calls, and a supportive network of fellow worship pastors from around the world, you’ll find the tools and encouragement you need.
Let’s grow together as we serve our churches and point hearts to Christ’s love week after week. If you’re ready for clarity in your calling and confidence in your leadership—if you want to experience more joy in ministry—consider this your invitation. Click here to learn more about joining the Academy today. We’d be honored to come alongside you on this journey!
What worship songs have you found work really well for Father’s Day services? We’d love to hear from you. Are there any songs we missed? By commenting below, you are helping this community of worship leaders plan impactful services and learn from one another.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are some heartwarming worship songs suitable for a Father’s Day service?
Some heartwarming worship songs for Father’s Day include ‘Run To The Father,’ ‘The Lord Will Provide,’ ‘Every Hour,’ ‘Goodness of God,’ ‘The Blessing,’ ‘The Father’s House,’ ‘The Pride Of A Father,’ Our Father,’ ‘The Father’s Heart,’ ‘As For Me And My House,’ ‘Good Plans,’ ‘Sons And Daughters,’ ‘Thank You Jesus For The Blood,’ ‘Come To The Altar,’ ‘Good Good Father,’ and medleys like ‘How Great Is Our God’ with ‘How Great Thou Art.’
Which hymns are recommended for incorporating into a Father’s Day worship service?
Recommended hymns for a Father’s Day service include ‘Father Let Me Dedicate,’ ‘This Is My Father’s World,’ and ‘How Deep The Father’s Love For Us’ which is especially fitting for communion reflection.
What scriptures are suggested to complement a Father’s Day worship service?
Suggested scriptures to enrich your Father’s Day service include Malachi 4:6; Psalm 103:13; Psalm 127:3-5; Matthew 7:9-11; Joshua 24:15b; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Proverbs 20:7; Proverbs 23:24; and Proverbs 4:1.
How can children be engaged during the Father’s Day worship service?
Children can be actively engaged by having them read short passages of scripture during the service, fostering inclusion and participation in the worship experience.
What creative elements can enhance a Father’s Day worship service?
Enhance your service with creative elements such as video montages featuring fathers and children from the congregation, live testimonials about fathers or father figures shared by members, and family blessings or benedictions where fathers stand alongside their families.
